The Redhawks took a 38-33 lead into halftime after they shot 44.8 percent from the field in the opening frame. SIUE trailed after it made 38.7 percent of its field goals in the first half.

SEMO extended its lead after the intermission by scorching the nets with 62.1 percent shooting from the field in the final 20 minutes. The Cougars could not keep up as they made 41.4 percent of their field goal tries in the second half.